Bergen Community College

When and how can I register under the Tuition Waiver Registration program?

All tuition waiver-related registration takes place the day before the start of class and is based on course and seat availability.
Students who use a Waiver should view the availability of courses in the system prior to registering.

Tuition Waiver Registration Dates

Special Registration Dates are included in the Registration and Academic Calendars under “Registration*/Tuition Waiver Registration- County Employees, Senior Citizens, Vol. Fire, First Aid Squad, Unemployed” content section.

Information about registration calendar and forms can be viewed by visiting www.bergen.edu/regcal. Please review the tuition waiver registration dates and plan accordingly:

• Tuition Waiver Registration Dates for Spring 2025
• Tuition Waiver Registration Dates for Fall 2024
• Tuition Waiver Registration Dates for Summer 2024

The Tuition Waiver registration process is not applicable for the Winter semester/session.

Tuition Waiver Form

• Registration can be completed by visiting via Bergen Portal/Self-Service (my.bergen.edu) on the designated dates for participants of the tuition waiver programs.
• Verification documents will need to be uploaded to the Special Registration Form.
  Notes: The Special Registration Form becomes available/active only on the tuition waiver registration dates.

Tuition Waiver Eligibility Checklist

On the day of special/tuition waiver registration, please ascertain that the course you want to register for is being offered and still has available seats. The course catalog is accessible at https://selfservice.bergen.edu/Student/Student/Courses

Plan ahead. Prior to the tuition waiver registration date, we recommend you review the tuition waiver eligibility requirements information and gather all support/verification documentation pertinent to your tuition waiver program classification/category/criteria:

Senior Citizen

• Bergen County residents who have reached their 65th birthday prior to the first day of classes are eligible for the Tuition Waiver;
• Seniors must present valid proof of age and residency to the Bursar’s Office;
• Senior Citizens may register on or after the Tuition Waiver Registration Day;
• Tuition and Technology Fees are waived;
• Seniors are responsible to pay for all other mandatory course fees (e.g. General Fee, Security Fee, Registration Fee, and any other applicable Course Specific Fees).

Unemployment Tuition Waiver

• Students currently receiving unemployment benefits may be eligible for tuition waiver;
• Student must present an Unemployment Waiver form from the Department of Labor dated within 30 days of registration for current semester;
• Students who use a Waiver should view the availability of courses in the system prior to registering;
• Tuition is covered by the tuition waiver;
• Fees are the responsibility of the student. Please check student portal for updated registration statement;
• Students may register on or after the Tuition Waiver Registration Date;
• Students must be Bergen County residents who have been in the labor market (full-time employment or active pursuit of full-time employment, or a combination of the two) for at least two years and who are unemployed, or in receipt of a layoff notice.

Notes:

1. More information on the “Unemployed Persons” tuition waiver eligibility criteria can be found in the Catalog under the “Enrollment Services » Special Registration – Tuition Waiver Registration » Unemployed Persons ” content section.
2. Students currently receiving unemployment benefits who are applying for tuition waiver must have filed a 2024-2025 FAFSA application.
   Visit How and When to Apply for Financial Aid Web page for details.

National Guard

• Register anytime during registration period;
• Enrollment is on a seat space available basis;
• Tuition covered up to 16 credits. Fees are not covered – Statement will inform registrant of charges – Student may adjust registration without financial penalty within the Add/Drop dates;
• Student must exhaust eligibility for financial aid and present valid certification from their unit when registering;
• Eligibility Requirements: Degree-Seeking Bergen County residents who are active members of the New Jersey National Guard or a child or spouse of such member who was killed in the performance of duties while on active duty with the NJ National Guard.

Volunteer Fire, First Aid & Rescue Squad Members & Families

• New Jersey residents who are active members in good standing of a volunteer fire company, first aid or rescue squad, and their dependent children and spouse;
• The Special Registration Form must be completed in its entirety at time of registration;
• Tuition credit of up to $600 per year, but not to exceed $2,400 over a four-year period;
• All fees and tuition in excess of tuition credit are the responsibility of the student;
• Please check student portal for updated registration statement;
• Students may register on or after the Tuition Waiver Registration Date;
• Reference: Visit the NJ Volunteer Tuition Credit Program Description information Web page.

Bergen County Employee

• Bergen County Employees must present a letter from their employer;
• Bergen County Employees are eligible for up to 6 credits;
• Fees are the responsibility of the student. Please check student portal for updated registration statement;
• Students who use a Waiver should view the availability of courses in the system prior to registering;
• Students may register on or after the Tuition Waiver Registration Date.

Contact Information

• For in-person assistance, report to One-Stop Center, Room OS-102, Pitkin Education Center at the College’s main campus, in Paramus, OR in the Student Services Area/ First Floor, at Bergen at the Meadowlands.